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9.6Graphics9.7
8.2Overall performance8.3
5.6Display5.6
6.6Memory & storage6.6
4.1Battery & portability4.1
9.1Features & cooling9.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
X16 RTX 4080 (2023)X16 RTX 4090 (2023)
| X16 RTX 4080 (2023) | X16 RTX 4090 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 289.8 mm | 289.8 mm | = |
| Width | 364.7 mm | 364.7 mm | = |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 18.6 mm | = |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.7 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is X16 RTX 4080 (2023) better than X16 RTX 4090 (2023)?
X16 RTX 4080 (2023) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is X16 RTX 4090 (2023) better than X16 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- GPU compute (FP32)37.6 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS+20%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light20,135 vs 23,568+17%
- Video memory12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores7,424 vs 9,728+31%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 37.6 TFLOPS | 45.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 20,135 | 23,568 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13620H | Core i7-13620H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 10 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13620H, Core i7-13700H, Core i9-13900HK | Core i7-13620H, Core i7-13700H, Core i9-13900HK |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 12,672 | 12,672 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,531 | 2,531 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 841 | 841 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 480 Hz | 480 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 99% | 99% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 99% | 99% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Upgradable RAM | No | No |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.72 kg | 2.72 kg |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 18.6 mm |
| Width | 364.7 mm | 364.7 mm |
| Depth | 289.8 mm | 289.8 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black, Silver | Black, Silver |
| Cooling fans | 4 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54.8 dB | 54.8 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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